Job Opportunity: Museum Technician-Cadence Group DC
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Maria R. Mazzenga
Feb 16, 2026, 12:16:24 PMFeb 16
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Hi all, see job opportunity below:
Museum Technician – Part time, onsite (Washington, DC)
Cadence Group is seeking a Museum Technician to support the care, documentation, and preservation of artifact and archival collections. This role assists with handling, cataloging, storage, environmental monitoring, and digital documentation while working closely with museum curators. The technician also contributes to exhibition preparation, research support, and digital asset management in alignment with museum best practices.
Responsibilities:
• Handle and process artifacts and archival materials following museum protocols
• Support cataloging, documentation, and data entry, including PastPerfect migration
• Monitor environmental conditions and assist with IPM activities
• Produce digital photography following FADGI standards
• Maintain secure, organized storage areas and follow chain‑of‑custody procedures
• Assist with annual inventory and creation of archival housing
• Manage digital assets and maintain cross‑referenced collection records
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, Art History, Anthropology, History, Library Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of museum, archive, federal museum (preferred), or library experience
• Skilled in artifact handling, cataloging, preservation practices, and file management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; PastPerfect experience preferred
• Experience with digital imaging and photography
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., use ladders, and work in varied environments
Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Cadence Group is seeking a Museum Technician to support the care, documentation, and preservation of artifact and archival collections. This role assists with handling, cataloging, storage, environmental monitoring, and digital documentation while working closely with museum curators. The technician also contributes to exhibition preparation, research support, and digital asset management in alignment with museum best practices.
Responsibilities:
• Handle and process artifacts and archival materials following museum protocols
• Support cataloging, documentation, and data entry, including PastPerfect migration
• Monitor environmental conditions and assist with IPM activities
• Produce digital photography following FADGI standards
• Maintain secure, organized storage areas and follow chain‑of‑custody procedures
• Assist with annual inventory and creation of archival housing
• Manage digital assets and maintain cross‑referenced collection records
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, Art History, Anthropology, History, Library Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of museum, archive, federal museum (preferred), or library experience
• Skilled in artifact handling, cataloging, preservation practices, and file management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; PastPerfect experience preferred
• Experience with digital imaging and photography
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., use ladders, and work in varied environments
Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Maria Mazzenga, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Department of Information Sciences
The Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C.
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